Preparation and method for raising the nose tip



Patented Sept. 21, 1954 PREPARATION AND METHOD. FOR RAISING THE NOSE TIP Blanche Posnack, Kings County, N. Y., and Edwin B. Michaels, Fairfield County, Conn., assignors, by direct and mesne assignments, of one-half to said Blanche Posnack and one-half to. Emanuel It. Posnack, New York, N. Y. I

No Drawing. Application December 4, 1948, Serial N0. 63ml].

5 Claims. (01. 128-76) This invention relates to cosmetic preparations and in particular is directed to a novel liquid composition adapted for manual application to effect a lifting of the nose or a molding of the facial contour, thus producing results heretofore obtained primarily by plastic surgery.

As is well known, plastic surgery is utilized to efiectuate changes in facial contour. For example, such surgery is employed to eliminate sagging of the skin, to vary the eyebrow line, to modify the contour of the nose, and the like.

By means of the novel composition of this invention the discomfort and expense of plastic surgery is avoided. A person may easily acquire proficiency in the art of deftly molding the skin so as to achieve the desired contour, dexterously applying a thin film of the liquid composition thereto, and then allowing the film to dry and harden with resultant setting of the new contour.

It will be understood that the desiderata of a composition used to effectuate such an objective are severely critical. Thus, the dry film resulting from the application of the composition must possess great strength, albeit, of extreme thinness, so that it is virtually invisible. Furthermore, the composition must possess the property, whileit is drying, of exerting contractile powers without wrinkling but sufficient to produce the desired lift and shaping. blush and be devoid of shine. Additionally, the dried film must provide an adequate base for the application of powder or other cosmetic preparations. l i i The liquid composition must possess the property of drying with sufficient rapidity to make for convenient and practicable use, yet not so rapidly as to result in blushing or development of a dry film lacking in adequate tensile strength. The film must likewise be extremely resistant to rupture or fracture resulting from variations in contour arising from muscular movements.

1 The film must withstand the changes in temperature and humidity and effects of perspiration and water. It will also be evident that the composition must be both non-irritating and non-toxic, so that it may be applied with safety; and it must be of such character that it may easily be removed.

Accordingly, it is one of the objects of this invention to provide a liquid cosmetic preparation which may be used to effectuate nonsurgical changes in facial contour by the application ofsuch compositions to the skin in manually molded position.

The film must not Another object is the provision of a cosmetic preparation used to effectuate non-surgical changes in facial contour which produce films having great strength, albeit of extreme thinness.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a composition which will, when applied to the skin, produce the requisite lift and shaping to produce and hold the desired contour.

Another object is to provide a liquid cosmetic preparation which, on drying, will produce a deposited film that is devoid of shine and will provide a base for the application of powder and other cosmetics.

Another object of this invention is to provide a liquid cosmetic preparation for use in achieving non-surgical changes in facial contour, the film deposited by said composition being resistant to rupture or fracture resulting from variations in contour arising from muscular movements.

A further object is the provision of a liquid cosmetic preparation which yields a film that is capable of withstanding variations in temperature and humidity, and is also inert to the action of perspiration and water.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a composition which may be used to achieve non-surgical changes in facial contour by the application of such composition to the skin and which is non-irritating and non-toxic.

An additional object of the invention is the provision of a liquid composition which possesses the property of drying with sufficient rapidity to .make for convenient and practicable use in efiectuating changes in the facial contour'and other parts of the body, yet not so rapidly as to result in blushing or the development of a dry film lacking in adequate tensile strength.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a composition for use in achieving nonsurgical variations in facial contour and which, after application, may be readily removed.

Further objects and advantages will become apparent from the following more detailed description of the invention:

Example 1 A 15 second solution of nitrocellulose is prepared, having the following composition:

The foregoing solution having a viscosity of seconds, is prepared by mixing a nitrocellulose solution or moist nitrocellulose of known composition with appropriate amounts of the other ingredients so as to obtain a final product of the above composition.

The above composition may be employed, for example, to effectuate a change in the contour of the nose. Thus, the following is a description of the technique of imparting a retrousse lift to the nose: first, the surface should be thoroughly washed and freed of all powder, cream and other residual cosmetic materials, including, as well, the soap used in the cleansing operation. The cleansed surface should then be well dried. When thoroughly dried the tip of the nose may be gently pushed upward with one finger until it is raised to the desired level. While it is held in this position, the composition is then applied deftly, in several straight upward strokes in rapid succession, with a small brush to the surface of the nose, covering the sides and the front from the tip to the bridge. The nostrils should then be pushed upward at the point nearest the holding finger and the drying permitted to proceed for about /2 to 1 minute.

While maintaining the holding finger firmly in the original position, the composition is again applied to the nose. In this way the two coats of the composition will assure the deposition of a firm and lasting colorless film which holds the nose as molded into the desired contour.

After the second coat has dried, any lines, ridges or rough edges resulting from the application of the composition may be removed by the deft application, in sparing amount, of a smoothing or finishing composition such as methyl amyl acetate. This finisher may be applied by means of a brush to the marks, lines or ridges.

When the desired smoothing is achieved the finished coating is allowed to dry, for a short interval of time, resulting in the achievement of a molding of natural-appearing shape and desired contour. A makeup foundation of the cream variety may then be applied to the coating, after which the makeup operation may be continued with cosmetic preparations customarily used for such purpose.

When it is desired to remove the c'ontourholding coating or film, such removal may be effectuated by using isopropanol to dissolve the coating.

Example 2 A 15 second nitrocellulose solution is prepared in the same way as that of Example 1, except that a portion of the castor oil is replaced by camphor, so that the ultimate product has the This product is applied in the same way as that of Example 1, and the dry film similarly finished. It is removed in corresponding fashion.

Examp le 3 A second nitrocellulose solution is prepared in the same way as that of Example 1, except that the quantity of the methyl Cellosolve is reduced to 3 parts and the solvents increased to 89 parts, the other ingredients being present in the same amounts.

This product also is applied and the dry film finished in the manner described in Example 1. It may also be similarly removed.

Other products of basically similar composition, but varying slightly in quantities of each of the basic ingredients, are likewise applicable for use as above described. Thus: the viscosity of the liquid cosmetic may extend in range from 2 seconds to 100 seconds, but the best results are achieved with liquids having a viscosity extending in range from 5 seconds to 30 seconds. The quantity of the nitrocellulose (dry basis) in 106 parts of the liquid cosmetic may also be varied, the best results being achieved when the range thereof extends from about 5 parts to 15 parts. Likewise, the quantity of the plasticizer in 106 parts of the liquid cosmetic may also be varied, such variation extending in range from 2 parts to- 15 parts, but the best results are achieved when the range thereof extends from 3 parts to 10 parts. It will be understood that the proportion of plasticizer to the nitrocellulose is such that the nitrocellulose is not over-plasticized. Furthermore, the plasticizer may be composed of a mixture of castor oil and camphor, in which the camphor constitutes as much as thereof. The plasticizing of the nitrocellulose may also be achieved by using non-toxic materials in place of the castor oil, as for example, dibutyl phthalate. lhe quantity of, the methyl Cellosolve in 106 parts of the liquid cosmetic may also be varied, the best results being achieved when the range thereof extends from about 2 parts to 10 parts. Other non-toxic relatively slow evaporating solvents may be used to replace, in whole or in part, the methyl Cellosolve, representative materials of this class being butyl, pentyl or hexyl esters of acetic acid, ketones of appropriate evaporating characteristics, or the acetic acid ester of 2 methoxy ethanol.

It has been found that when the liquid cosmetic preparation of this invention is applied and the finished film or coating derived therefrom has dried, the final film will hold the skin in'the desired lifted condition, and will maintain the corrected contour until it is removed. It has also been found that the film is particularly thin and pleasingly invisible, the invisibility being due to the transparency of the ingredients.

This is an especially valuable characteristic,

since there is no line of demarcation between the film and the skin. The film is free of ridges by reason of the fact that it is finished with the amyl acetate which possesses high solvent properties for the film and medium drying time so that a fine, smooth, uniform surface is produced.

It has also been found that the films formed by the use of the novel cosmetic preparation are nicely tough and capable of resisting fracture, but at the same time are sufficiently resilient to accommodate for the innumerable muscular movements which constantly-occur. The critical selection of the nitrocellulose, the plasticizer and the solvents in proper proportions for the formulation of this cosmetic preparation results in the film of the desired characteristics. The nitrocellulose alone is highly contractile and tends readily to produce wrinkles. The plasticizer, as for example the castor oil, however, reducesthe contractile effect to the degree required for cosmetic a concentration will decrease the contractile powers to an extent which will decrease the lift 50 as to render the product useless.

The proportions of the solvents hereinabove set forth produce the requisite degree of quickdrying of the plasticized nitrocellulose so that the cosmetic may be easily applied in the liquid condition, and when once applied, will dry with great rapidity. The presence of the methyl Cellosolve, a slow evaporating solvent, imparts such nicety of evaporation of solvents as to decrease any blushing tendencies and at the same time to improve the strength of the film. An excess of such solvent will cause slow drying and thus prevent optimum shaping. If it is omitted from the formulation, there will result poor films at high humidities, and also decrease adhesion due to jelling before drying.

The finished film presents a surface to which face powder may readily be applied and which will adhere in a light coating. The powder, so applied, will not be affected by perspiration as normally occurs when it is applied directly to the skin.

It is to be noted that the film developed from this preparation also possesses the property of being resistant to the effects of perspiration and water, and is highly advantageous because of its non-toxic character.

Skill in the art of developing the film may readily be acquired. Since it is easily removed by the isopropanol, a non-toxic material, inexpertly developed films may be readily removed, and the liquid reapplied until a satisfactory film is produced.

It will be understood that the foregoing examples and descriptions are merely illustrative of the manner in which this invention may be practiced; and, accordingly, that the appended claims are to be construed as defining the invention within the full spirit and scope thereof.

We claim:

1. A liquid cosmetic preparation for forming a transparent, colorless film holding the skin in molded contour essentially comprising:

Parts Cellulose nitrate (dry basis) 1 10 Castor oil 5 .Methyl Cellosolve 1 Ethanol (190 proof), 47%, and ether (C2H5)2O, 42%, q. s. 106

2. A method of raising the nose tip and maintaining it in said raised condition which comprises the steps of lifting the skin of the nose upwardly, and while it is maintained in said lifted condition applying thereto a skin-adhering film? holding the skin in said raised condition until the film is formed, and releasing the skin, whereby the skin on which the film has been formed remains in its lifted condition.

3. A method of raising the nose, tip and maintaining it in said raised condition which comprises the steps of lifting the skin of the nose upwardly, and while it is maintained in said lifted condition applying thereto a skin-adhering lm-forming preparation essentially comprising:

7 Parts Cellulose nitrate (dry basis) 5-15 Castor oil 2-15 Non-toxic slow-evaporating solvent 2-10 Ethanol and ether, q. s 106 holding the skin in said raised condition until the film is formed, and releasing the skin, whereby the skin on which the film has been formed remains in its lifted condition.

4. A method of raising the nose tip and maintaining it in said raised condition which comprises the steps of lifting the skin of the nose upwardly, and while it is maintained in said lifted condition, applying thereto a skin-adhering film-forming preparation essentially comprising:

Parts Cellulose nitrate (dry basis) 5-15 Castor oil 2-15 Methyl Cellosolve 2-10 Ethanol (190 proof), 47%, and ether holding the skin in said raised condition until the film is formed, and releasing the skin, whereby the skin on which the film has been formed remains in its lifted condition.

5. A method of raising the nose tip and maintaining it in said raised condition which comprises the steps of lifting the skin of the nose upwardly, and while. it is maintained in said lifted condition, applying thereto a skin-adhering film-forming preparation essentially comprising:

holding the skin in said raised condition until the film is formed, and releasing the skin, whereby the skin on which the film has been formed.

remains in its lifted condition.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS pages 418, 419.

Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, June 1944, page 49 of the advertisements.

Thomssen: Modern Cosmetics (1947), pages 492, 493, 494.

Durrans: Solvents, 5th ed. (1944), pages 94,

Hiss and Ebert, New Standard Formulary, 5th ed. (1920), pages 33, 35.

Poucher: Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps, vol. 3, 6th ed. (1942), pages 112, 111, 113. 

2. A METHOD OF RAISING THE NOSE TIP AND MAINTAINING IT IN SAID RAISED CONDITION WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF LIFTING THE SKIN OF THE NOSE UPWARDLY, AND WHILE IT IS MAINTAINED IN SAID LIFTED CONDITION APPLYING THERETO A SKIN-ADHERING FILMFORMING PREPARATION ESSENTIALLY COMPRISING: HOLDING THE SKIN IN SAID RAISED CONDITION UNTIL THE FILM IS FORMED, AND RELEASING THE SKIN, WHEREBY THE SKIN ON WHICH THE FILM HAS BEEN FORMED REMAINS IN ITS LIFTED CONDITION. 